Dr. Virginia prior, daom, l.ac., MATCM, Dipl.O.M., Faborm
Dr. Prior has been practicing acupuncture, natural medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over two decades in Los Angeles, holding a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and licensed nationally & in California. She is a Diplomat in Asian Medicine as well as a Certified Herbalist and Asian Medical Nutritionist.
She is well loved by her patients for her compassion, insight and gentle, pain-free needling technique. Before beginning her successful work in the field of TCM, Dr. Prior worked in Cardiology on clinical trials as a Research Coordinator at the Cleveland Clinic. While completing her doctoral thesis, Dr. Prior was chosen for fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) where she worked with MD’s to treat pediatric illnesses. And her recent studies in Taiwan have helped her to gain a better understanding of how to treat complex neurological and immune system disorders.
Dr. Prior received her Doctorate specializing in Integrative Reproductive Medicine and works with some of the top fertility and reproductive endocrinology clinics in Southern California to help people overcome hormonal and reproductive challenges, helping thousands of women and couples to conceive and give birth to healthy, happy babies.
A member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society (PCRS) and a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, her combination of Western and Eastern training allow her to care for her patients in the most comprehensive and effective way possible, while maintaining a natural and holistic approach.
Today, Dr. Prior combines her knowledge of acupuncture, Western & Eastern medicine, nutrition, lifestyle guidance, energy work and herbal medicine & supplements to skillfully treat a myriad of disorders and health concerns, ranging from pain and auto-immune disorders, to colds & flus. Her passion for helping others enables her to successfully facilitate within her patients deep healing and attainment of radiant health and vitality. Fully dedicated to medicine and to integrating both traditional and current approaches, Dr. Prior is able to create a space to heal, guide and support patients through their journey towards health and happiness.